SUE Technician

Celebrating 40 years of success and continual growth, ESP Associates is currently seeking an experienced SUE Technician to join our team in Greensboro, NC. We’re proud to offer more than a place to build your career; we offer a team you can be part of. Our multidisciplinary environment brings together professionals across engineering, surveying, planning, environmental, geosciences, SUE, and CEI, with plenty of opportunities to connect beyond the workday.

From team outings and volunteer events to company-wide step challenges, summer celebrations, and friendly competitions, there’s always an opportunity to get involved, get to know your coworkers, and have a little fun along the way! As a SUE Technician , you will be responsible for performing SUE field operations, including utility designating, records research, utility mapping, and field documentation.

This is an opportunity for an experienced utility locator to further their career within a dynamic and growing Engineering, Surveying and Planning firm.

Responsibilities

Designate and locate utilities in the field and interpret utility records. Perform utility mapping using conventional, robotic, and GPS surveying methods. Operate Trimble data collection equipment, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations. Download and submit daily field data files. Prepare and organize field sketches and digital photographs.

Complete daily checklists, timesheets, and vehicle navigation.

Qualifications

2+ years of field experience in utility locating required. Experience interpreting utility records, designating utilities, and field sketching required, preferably in an engineering design environment. Comprehensive knowledge of conventional, robotic, and GPS surveying functions, including static, fast static, RTK, and VRS.

Experience with Trimble data collection, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations required. Land surveying experience preferred. Construction experience preferred. Various SUE skills and utility mapping experience a plus. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, navigation programs, and Trimble Data Transfer a plus. Position includes out-of-town travel; meal per diem and lodging are provided.

This position is subject to outdoor environmental conditions. Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy. Corporate Information: ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm’s primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53. ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including: Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days) PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date) Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days) Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid) Long-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance Pet Insurance Education Reimbursement Opportunities Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan Referral Bonuses